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This chapter looks at the formation of Turkey-Iran relations after the end of the First World War. In the first part, diplomatic foundation of relations between Ankara and Tehran governments is contextualized. Both neighbors have held common fears about the British colonial aggrandizements and the Russian imperial ambitions. Moreover, the trans-boundary Kurdish rebellions created collective anxiety in both capitals. The neighbors got closer due to shared security concerns. By the signing of “Bilateral Friendship and Mutual Security” agreement in 1926, the historical milestone was built to make progress in Ankara-Tehran interactions. This foundational treaty envisioned to establish mutual norms of “sincere friendship” and “eternal affiliation.” The supplementary protocol of 1928 called for pro-active neutrality in case any one side encounters hostile actions of the third parties. The joint intention was to further strengthen local norms and to address the risk of imperial-colonial warfare around the common neighborhood. |
